Pinson man charged with trafficking meth worth $23,000

By Gary Lloyd
PINSON — A Pinson man is in Jefferson County Jail after deputies discovered $23,000 worth of drugs in his home.

A home in the 5100 block of Pinson Valley Parkway was raided Aug. 13, according to Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Randy Christian.

Eusebio Martinezphoto courtesy of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

The raid was the result of a three-month investigation into methamphetamine distribution from the home, Christian said. Deputies seized heroin, synthetic marijuana and more than five ounces of meth. The estimated street value of the drugs is $23,000, Christian said.

Eusebio Manriquez Martinez, 43, of Pinson was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine. He remains jailed with bond set at $250,000.